An Essay On Confession, Penance, And Absolution (1852)

""An Essay On Confession, Penance, And Absolution"" is a book written by Roger Laurence and published in 1852. The book explores the Catholic sacrament of confession, penance, and absolution. It provides a detailed analysis of the history, theology, and practice of these sacraments, and their significance in the life of a Catholic believer. The author discusses the importance of confession as a means of spiritual healing and reconciliation with God, and the role of the priest as a mediator between the penitent and God. The book also examines the different forms of penance and the ways in which they can help the penitent to grow in faith and virtue. Finally, the author explores the concept of absolution, its meaning, and the conditions for its validity. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Catholic sacrament of confession, penance, and absolution, and its role in the spiritual life of believers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.